ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41307 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
duplicity
detect
extant
straddle

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
fraud
comprehensible
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
turpitude
deferment
exculpate
duplicity

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
buffer
drub
stealth
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
ploy
authoritarian
obdurate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."